Problems on Trains · Question 17 · Easy
An express train covers 432 km in 6 hours. What is its speed in metres per second?
- 25 m/s
- 72 m/s
- 18 m/s
- 20 m/s
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 20 m/s
Explanation: Speed = 432 ÷ 6 = 72 km/h = 72 × 5/18 = 20 m/s.
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